Giffard Asia Pacific

Giffard Asia Pacific ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท French Liqueurs and Syrups from Angers, since 1885 Born in a small local laboratory, the brand is now recognized throughout the world.

Founded in 1885 in Angers, Giffard is an independent, family-owned company specializing in liqueurs and syrups. Backed by strong values, we have built success on quality products, including our signature Menthe-Pastille, a real emblem of the brand. Our range includes more than 50 liqueurs & about 70 different syrups. For more than 130 years we develop our know-how through tradition & innovation. G

iffard has been bringing the finest ingredients to bartenders and drink-makers who recognize the importance of using only the best components in their cocktail creations. Listed among the Top 10 Trending Liqueurs by Drinks International Magazine, Giffard liqueurs and syrups inspire drink-makers to craft beautiful concoctions that bring people together.

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Malaysia National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พAs contestants prepare to craft thei...
13/06/2026

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Malaysia National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

As contestants prepare to craft their journeys from sunrise to moonlight, get ready for one of the most exciting stages in the region. Bringing together some of Malaysiaโ€™s top bartending talents, this competition is a celebration of the countryโ€™s rich diversity, creativity, and hospitality at the highest level. From bold flavours to innovative storytelling, weโ€™re excited to discover who will take the Malaysia title. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Caden Chua (Caden Chua) โ€” Bar Lead at Coley Cocktail Bar and reigning Giffard West Cup Malaysia Champion. Having claimed the title in 2024, Caden returns to the competition from the other side of the judging table, ready to discover the next talent who will represent Malaysia on the GWC stage.

Next,
Ho Boon Leong (Ho Boon Leong) โ€” Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, bringing extensive hospitality expertise and a wealth of experience in luxury food and beverage operations.

Last but certainly not least,
Michael Cheang (Tipsy Turvy) โ€” Drinks journalist and author of the โ€œTipsy-Turvyโ€ column in The Star Malaysia. With over 16 years of experience covering spirits, cocktails, and the local bar scene, Michael brings a unique media and industry perspective to the judging panel.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Monday, 15th June 2026
๐Ÿ“
โฐ Competition: 12:00โ€“17:00

From first shake to final sip โ€” sip the moments! ๐Ÿฅ‚

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Taiwan National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผAs contestants prepare to craft their ...
05/06/2026

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Taiwan National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ

As contestants prepare to craft their journeys from sunrise to moonlight, get ready for a showcase of innovation, precision, and creativity from one of Asiaโ€™s most exciting cocktail destinations. From boundary-pushing concepts to meticulous ex*****on, weโ€™re set to discover who will take the Taiwan title. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Nono Yu () โ€” Owner and Bartender behind several acclaimed concepts including Jia Jiu, Bar Tor Dฤy, and Nรกn. Known for blending creativity, magic-inspired storytelling, and local Taiwanese ingredients, Nono is the 2022 World Class Taiwan Champion and continues to earn recognition across Asia with his award-winning bars.

Next,
Jint Huang (.huang) โ€” Co-Founder of POLLEn Taipei, Giffard West Cup Taiwan Champion, and Giffard West Cup APAC 1st Runner-Up 2024. Combining years of operational expertise with cocktail craftsmanship, Jint brings both competition experience and a modern perspective to the judging panel.

Last but certainly not least,
Victor Chung () โ€” Brand Ambassador at Importer Co., Ltd. and former R&D Director of Draft Land. Widely known as โ€œThe Walking Cocktail Encyclopedia,โ€ Victor brings a wealth of knowledge spanning spirits history, cocktail innovation, and beverage education, making him one of Taiwanโ€™s most respected voices in the industry.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, 9th June 2026
๐Ÿ“
โฐ Competition: 13:00โ€“17:00

ๅพžๆ—ฅๅ‡บๅˆฐๆœˆๅ…‰๏ผŒ่ˆ‰ๆฏๅง๏ผ๐Ÿฅ‚

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 South Korea National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ทAs contestants prepare to craft t...
03/06/2026

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 South Korea National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

As contestants prepare to craft their journeys from sunrise to moonlight, South Koreaโ€™s finest bartenders are ready to take the stage with the Korean precision, creativity, and hospitality that define the countryโ€™s world-class cocktail scene. Get ready for a showcase of bold ideas, meticulous technique, and unforgettable storytelling in the glass as we discover who will take the South Korea title. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Arthur Piffoux () โ€” Giffard International Trade Marketing & Advocacy. With over a decade in the industry, Arthur brings a sharp eye for balance, technique, and cocktail storytelling. Having judged competitions across the region for years, he brings deep expertise and a refined palate, ensuring every cocktail delivers both character and clarity.

Next,
Soobin Yook ์œก์ˆ˜๋นˆ () โ€” Head Bartender at and reigning GWC Korea Champion. Having earned the title in 2024, Soobin now returns to the competition from the other side of the judging table, ready to discover the next talent who will represent South Korea on the GWC stage.

Last but certainly not least,
Mickey Lee ์ด๋ฏผ๊ทœ () โ€” Owner of and World Class Korea Champion 2011. A respected figure in the Korean bartending community, Mickey brings years of experience and a championโ€™s perspective to the competition.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Monday, 8th June 2026
๐Ÿ“ Ayoungโ€™s Showroom
โฐ Competition: 14:00โ€“19:00

From sunrise to moonlight โ€” sip the moments,

Geonbae!๐Ÿฅ‚

Meet the Esteemed Judging Panel for GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026   Hong Kong National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐAs our 12 elite finalists pr...
01/06/2026

Meet the Esteemed Judging Panel for GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Hong Kong National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

As our 12 elite finalists prepare to craft their liquid journeys from sunrise to moonlight, now we proudly present the star-studded judging panel for the Giffard West Cup 2026 Hong Kong National Final to select the ultimate champion to represent Hong Kong at the APAC Finale in Manila!๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Eddie Nara () โ€“ Hong Kongโ€™s Spirits Educator & Consultant, as the first Certified Spirits Educator (CSE) in Asia, Eddie is a seasoned international spirits judge and the regional lead tutor for Whisky & Gin Ambassador. He brings unmatched technical expertise and strict international standards to our panel, ensuring every serve is evaluated with absolute precision.

Next,
Lok Cheung () โ€“ โ Beverage Manager of COA, renowned for his deep passion for craft spirits and his mastery of blending local culture with complex flavor profiles, Lok will be looking for unparalleled creativity, charisma, and how seamlessly contestants elevate Giffard liqueurs & syrup into the true star of their cocktails.

Last but certainly not least,
Amanda Wan () โ€“ โ Beverage Director of Tastings Group, Amanda Wan is an influential hospitality leader and a standout veteran of Asiaโ€™s 50 Best Bars, celebrated as Malaysiaโ€™s first female global bartending champion. She drove a Kuala Lumpur bar to a groundbreaking #15 ranking on the Asiaโ€™s 50 Best Bars 2025 list, and now channels that same relentless energy into her role as Beverage Director at Tastings Group, where she continues to elevate Hong Kongโ€™s dynamic beverage landscape.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Thursday, 11th June 2026
๐Ÿ“
๐Ÿ“‹ Registration: 13:00-13:30
โฐ Competition: 13:45 onwards

Get ready to watch hospitality flow, skills clash, and every cocktail tell a story. Who will conquer the palate of our legendary judges and win the ticket to Manila? See you at the bar! ๐Ÿฅ‚

 ๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—ข๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉIndonesia was the toughest round for our judges this year, with over 80 submissions and hig...
26/05/2026


๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—ข๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

Indonesia was the toughest round for our judges this year, with over 80 submissions and highly competitive semi-finals. Once again, Indonesia found a way to raise the bar โ€” setting a new standard with an incredible level of creativity, passion and ex*****on seen across every entry.

Now, itโ€™s time for the final showdown as we proudly introduce the Top 14 finalists who will represent Indonesia at .

Each of you brought your own interpretation of โ€œSip the Momentsโ€ to life โ€” bold, expressive and full of personality.

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€:
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The journey continues at the National Finals โ€” we canโ€™t wait to see your creations come to life โœจ

๐Ÿ“… ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ: 23rd June 2026
๐Ÿ“๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ: TBA

Terima kasih semuanya! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป
Thank you to everyone who participated โ€” we truly appreciate your creativity and dedication. We look forward to seeing where your journey takes you next.

๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€.
๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†.
๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ ๐Ÿ†

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Philippines National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญAs contestants prepare to craft t...
22/05/2026

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Philippines National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

As contestants prepare to craft their journeys from sunrise to moonlight, get ready for a vibrant celebration of creativity โ€” shaken and stirred Philippines style โ€” where the energy stays high, hospitality flows endlessly, and every cocktail tells a story as we discover who will take the Philippines title. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Rian Asiddao () โ€” Co-Founder of Bar by East and The Jury, known for his creative vision and contribution to the Philippine cocktail scene.

Next,
Alex Javier () โ€” Bar Manager of OTO and Luisita Rum Brand Ambassador, bringing extensive hospitality experience and a deep passion for spirits and cocktail culture to the panel.

Last but certainly not least,
Kenneth Bandivas () โ€” Partner of Kampai, The Grasshopper Bar, and Triboa Cafe. With years of industry experience, countless accolades, and an influential presence within the Philippine bar community, Kenneth brings a refined palate and sharp eye for cocktail excellence.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, 26th May 2026
๐Ÿ“ The Grand Bar & Lounge
โฐ Competition: 12:00-17:00
๐ŸŽ‰ After-Party: 17:00 onwards

From sunrise mixes to moonlight cheers โ€” sip the moments! ๐Ÿฅ‚

 ๐— ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พMalaysia brought an exciting mix of creativity, technique and individuality this year. Acros...
17/05/2026


๐— ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—”โ€™๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ

Malaysia brought an exciting mix of creativity, technique and individuality this year. Across every submission, we saw strong concepts, unique flavour inspirations and a great sense of personality โ€” making this another memorable round for our jury.

After a competitive selection process, weโ€™re proud to introduce the finalists who will represent Malaysia at .

Each of you brought your own interpretation of โ€œSip the Momentsโ€ to life โ€” creative, expressive and full of character.

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€:
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Your journey continues at the National Finals โ€” we canโ€™t wait to see your creations come to life โœจ

๐Ÿ“… ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ: June 2026
๐Ÿ“๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ: TBA

Terima kasih semua! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป
Thank you to everyone who participated โ€” we truly appreciate your creativity and dedication. We look forward to seeing where your journey takes you next.

๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€.
๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†.
๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ ๐Ÿ†

 ๐—›๐—ข๐—ก๐—š ๐—ž๐—ข๐—ก๐—šโ€™๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐAs always, Hong Kong finds a way to raise the bar โ€” bringing an incredible mix of creativit...
16/05/2026


๐—›๐—ข๐—ก๐—š ๐—ž๐—ข๐—ก๐—šโ€™๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ

As always, Hong Kong finds a way to raise the bar โ€” bringing an incredible mix of creativity, style and individuality this year. Across every submission, we saw bold concepts, strong storytelling and a high level of ex*****on, making this another exciting round for our jury.

After a competitive selection process, weโ€™re proud to introduce the finalists who will represent Hong Kong at .

Each of you brought your own interpretation of โ€œSip the Momentsโ€ to life โ€” expressive, distinctive and full of personality.

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€:
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Your journey continues at the National Finals โ€” we canโ€™t wait to see your creations come to life โœจ

๐Ÿ“… ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ: Thursday, 11th June 2026
๐Ÿ“๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฒ:

ๅคš่ฌๅคงๅฎถ๏ผ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป
Thank you to everyone who participated โ€” we truly appreciate your creativity and dedication. We look forward to seeing where your journey takes you next.

๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€.
๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†.
๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ž๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ ๐Ÿ†

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Thailand National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญAs contestants prepare to craft thei...
12/05/2026

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Thailand National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ

As contestants prepare to craft their journeys from sunrise to moonlight in the Land of Smiles, get ready for an exciting showcase of creativity, storytelling, and craftsmanship โ€” from shaker to glass โ€” as we discover who will take the Thailand title ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Kenny Thianthong () โ€” Giffard West Cup Thailand Champion 2024 and Thailandโ€™s very own Giffard Brand Manager, bringing both championship experience and deep brand knowledge to the panel.

Next,
Davide Sambo () โ€” Tea Bar Manager at AVANTCHA Tea Bangkok and a seasoned hospitality professional with over a decade of experience across Southeast Asia. Davide brings a unique perspective that bridges tea culture, cocktails, and modern beverage experiences.

Last but certainly not least,
Pae Ketumarn () โ€” Group Beverage Manager at Sarnies Group, bringing extensive international experience in beverage operations, consulting, and cocktail innovation to the judging panel.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, 19th May 2026
๐Ÿ“ .bkk
โฐ Competition: 12:00-17:30
๐ŸŽ‰ After-Party: 17:45-19:00

Best of luck to all contestants โ€” see you very soon in Bangkok! ๐Ÿฅ‚

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Cambodia National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญThis year, contestants will take us ...
11/05/2026

Meet the judging panel for the GIFFARD WEST CUP 2026 Cambodia National Selection! ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญ

This year, contestants will take us on a flavour journey from sunrise to moonlight โ€” showcasing creativity, balance, and storytelling in every serve. Our judges are ready to discover the next Cambodia Champion. ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ†

First up,
Ryoichi Shimoda () โ€” Owner of Bar Odin and Reto Bar Cambodia, known for his refined hospitality approach and cocktail craftsmanship.

Next,
Arthur Piffoux () โ€” Giffard International Trade Marketing & Advocacy. With over a decade in the industry, Arthur brings a sharp eye for balance, technique, and cocktail storytelling. Having judged competitions across the region for years, he brings deep expertise and a refined palate, ensuring every cocktail delivers both character and clarity.

Last but certainly not least,
Chhoun Udom () โ€” General Manager of Maggie Choo Phnom Penh, currently leading the pre-opening of one of Phnom Penhโ€™s exciting new hospitality destinations.

WHEN & WHERE โ‰๏ธ
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, 13th May 2026
๐Ÿ“
โฐ Competition: 11:00-17:00
๐ŸŽ‰ After-Party: 17:00 onwards

Wishing all contestants the very best โ€” see you in Phnom Penh! ๐Ÿฅ‚

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Street 178 Phnom Penh, Cambodia 12206
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